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Swastikas, vulgarity deface B.C. wall under 'Every Child Matters' logo

A Treaty 8 Tribal Association building in Fort St. John was vandalized with racist graffiti, including swastikas, under an 'Every Child Matters' banner.
Local and provincial officials condemned the graffiti, stating it aims to divide communities and deny progress in Indigenous relations.
Shona Nelson noted that the vandalism highlights ongoing anti-Indigenous racism and a lack of political will to combat it.
The Mayor of Fort St. John and B.C.'s Indigenous relations minister expressed disappointment, emphasizing community values and the need for solidarity against hate.

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CBC News

RCMP say racist graffiti on Treaty 8 building in Fort St. John is a 'potential hate crime'

Jewish human rights group B'nai Brith Canada says the vandalism showcases how the swastika is being used against a variety of racialized groups, and calls for a national ban on the public display of the emblem of the Nazi Party.

19 hours ago·Canada

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The Free Press

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Swastikas, vulgarity deface B.C. wall under 'Every Child Matters' logo

Indigenous leaders, local and provincial officials condemn racist vandalism at Treaty 8 Tribal Association building in Fort St. John

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Ckpg Today

B.C. RCMP investigates swastika graffiti on tribal building as hate crime

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Mounties in Fort St. John, B.C., say they’re investigating graffiti including swastikas spray painted on the Treaty 8 Tribal Association building as a hate crime. Staff Sgt. Scott Watson says in a statement that police are in the process of obtaining video surveillance from surrounding businesses to assist with timelines and trying to identify suspects. Videos from local media show swastikas and profanities spray painted on…

18 hours ago·Prince George, Canada

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Energetic City

RCMP seeks information on Treaty 8 office defacement – Energeticcity.ca

The vandalism on the Treaty 8 building is being investigated as a hate crime (Marlene Roy, Facebook) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Fort St. John RCMP are urging the public for information about the Treaty 8 defacement which occurred over Family Day Weekend. The incident was first reported at 4:26 p.m. on February 16th. Earlier reports have indicated the police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. “Our frontline police officers are in the proc…

18 hours ago

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